Mangshi | An unforgettable trip to a small border town.
| An unforgettable trip to a small border town.
Are you eager to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find an exotic place🧐? Mangshi, this small border town in Yunnan, will definitely bring you unexpected surprises😃!
1. Mangshi two-day tour itinerary🚶♂️
Day 1
• Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda: Mangshi’s landmark building, located on the top of Leiyarang Mountain on the bank of Kongque Lake in the southeast of Mangshi, shining with holy light✨. The opening hours are 08:00-22:00, so don’t miss this check-in point📸.
• Menghuan Silver Pagoda: Next to the Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda, one is resplendent with gold and the other is shining with silver, setting off each other, making it extremely magnificent🤩. Opening hours are 08:00 - 23:00.
• Bodhi Street: There are rows of coconut trees on both sides of the street, full of the charm of a leisurely small town in Southeast Asia😎. The camera is located at the crosswalk in front of the Mangshi Hotel. Taking photos here is super photogenic📷.
• Bodhi Temple: A temple building with a fusion of Han and Dai styles. The main color of black and gold is very rare. And it’s free to visit🎫.
• Night tour of the Dai ancient town: The architecture here is quite characteristic of the Dai royal palace, there are many delicious snacks on the streets, and there are many internet celebrity check-in spots, making the night tour a full experience😜.
Day 2
• Chudonggua Village: Hidden in the mountains is a village inhabited by the De'ang people. It has unique folk customs and is worth seeing for its intangible cultural heritage. The farm food is also very delicious and the sour tea is even better😋. It is about 30 kilometers away from Mangshi city and takes about 40 minutes by car🚙.
• Rice Field Coffee: Surrounded by green rice fields, it has a charming pastoral style and is a good place to relax☕.
• Shubao Pagoda: A centuries-old ancient tree wraps the pagoda, which is very magical. It’s free to visit🎫.
• Xinwanchang Night Market: A night market full of fireworks, which combines ethnic customs and Southeast Asian customs. There are also many internet celebrity check-in spots, bringing together delicacies and snacks from many places, fun and delicious😝.
2. Mangshi Food🍜
Mangshi is a real city of gourmet food. The food here is dazzling, covering the Dai, Jingpo, Achang, etc., as well as the specialties of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and many other places.
• Must-visit food destinations: Xinwanchang Night Market, Dai Ancient Town, Best Food City, etc. are all very popular local places.
• Must-try food recommendations: The Peacock Feast is not only a visual feast, but also a variety of delicacies and snacks; Pauluda, pounded chicken feet, Husha Guo Hand Rice Noodles, Sauce, Chicken Oil Rice, Baoping Sour Beef, etc. are all worth trying try. Also not to be missed are Dream Dehong’s Pauluda, Dream Hand-Pailed Rice, Lemon Sprinkled Kohlrabi, and Garlic Chicken Feet. The pastoral scenery around Aka Coffee is also very nice.
3. Transportation in Mangshi✈️🚕🛵
• There is an airport in Mangshi, and there are direct flights to Kunming, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities. Other cities may require a transfer in Kunming.
• Mangshi Airport is very close to the city, and taking a taxi is very convenient.
• There are many shared electric vehicles on the streets of Mangshi, making traveling very convenient.
💡Notes on schedule route planning:
• Know the opening hours of each attraction in advance and arrange your itinerary accordingly🕙.
• Pay attention to the local climate and prepare appropriate clothing👚.
• When tasting delicious food, pay attention to dietary hygiene🥗.
Mangshi, this charming border town, has unique scenery, food and culture. Come and follow this guide to start your trip to Mangshi🌈. I believe you will definitely leave a wonderful memory💕.